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• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• German Linguistics
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Stefan Hartmann is a Professor of German Linguistics at the Institute of German Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf. He leads research on language dynamics across multiple dimensions including language acquisition, variation, change, and evolution. His work spans both theoretical and empirical approaches to linguistic phenomena. His research interests focus on the dynamics of language in all its facets, from early childhood language acquisition through language variation and language change to the evolution of human language ability. Key areas include cognitive linguistics, construction grammar, morphology, corpus linguistics, language evolution, and historical linguistics. He employs usage-based approaches to investigate how language structures emerge from patterns of language use. Hartmann's recent publications demonstrate strong trends in cognitive linguistics, construction grammar, and morphological analysis. His work frequently examines word formation patterns, future constructions, and language evolution from a usage-based perspective. He has contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between cognitive processes and linguistic structures, particularly in Germanic languages. Hartmann leads multiple research projects including the DFG-funded projects 'Wie sich Morphologie materialisiert' (How Morphology Materializes) and 'Futurkonstruktionen im Deutschen' (Future Constructions in German), as well as a work package in the Horizon-Europe project ARENAS (Analysis of and Responses to Extremist Narratives). He has secured substantial funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other sources for his research initiatives. He supervises a team of researchers including Henriette Huber, Phillip Neumair, and several other research and student assistants working on various aspects of German linguistics. His department serves as a hub for linguistic research with a strong focus on empirical approaches to theoretical questions in language science.

Alda MariView profile

Professor

• Formal Semantics
• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
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Alda Mari is a Research Director at CNRS affiliated with the Institut Jean-Nicod at École Normale Supérieure in Paris, where she directs the LANGAGE, PENSÉE ET COMPORTEMENT research team. Her academic background includes training in ancient languages (Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, Vedic, Pali) and computational linguistics in Italy and Switzerland. She has held research collaborations with CUNY and the University of Chicago, and has led significant projects including an ANR on genericity. Mari is a formal semanticist whose research spans modal verbs, adverbs, attitudes, and cross-linguistic studies primarily focusing on French, Italian, English, and Greek. Her work has evolved from theoretical investigations of genericity, reciprocity, and plurality to applied research on intention detection and text mining through the INTACT project. She has recently expanded into diachronic formal semantics, examining how semantic structures change over time. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of linguistics, with recent publications addressing epistemic modality, question formation, social media discourse analysis, and computational applications for intention detection. Her work bridges formal semantics with practical applications in crisis management and social media analysis. Mari's research has been supported by multiple ANR grants and collaborative projects, including INTACT (2018-2019) and INTACT II (2020-2022) focusing on intention detection and action prediction. She has also contributed to projects on automatic detection of sexism in social networks (2017-2019). As a Research Director at CNRS, Mari holds one of the highest academic positions in the French research system, equivalent to a full professorship. Her leadership role directing a research team at the Institut Jean-Nicod demonstrates her standing in the field of formal semantics and linguistics.

Alberto ZanardoView profile

Associate Professor

• Modal and Temporal logics
• Branching-time logics
• Fibring of logics
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Alberto Zanardo serves as Associate Professor in Mathematical Logic within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Padua. His academic profile combines rigorous theoretical research with dedicated teaching across multiple mathematics programs. His research concentrates on: Modal and Temporal Logics, particularly Branching-time systems Fibring of Logics and combination methods Foundations and axiomatizations of scientific theories Mathematics Education and pedagogical frameworks Topological aspects of logical semantics Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals sustained contributions to temporal logic semantics, with significant work on branching-time structures, possible worlds quantification, and history-based models. His research demonstrates consistent output in premier logic journals (Studia Logica, Synthese) while maintaining strong international collaborations across Europe and South America. Methodologically, he bridges philosophical inquiry with mathematical rigor, often developing novel semantic frameworks for complex temporal phenomena. Teaching responsibilities span foundational courses including Axiomatic Method and Set Theory, Foundations of Mathematics, and Mathematics for Chemistry programs. His syllabi emphasize structural understanding through constructions like real numbers via homomorphisms and Peano axioms. All teaching materials are systematically organized through the University of Padua's Moodle platforms, reflecting his commitment to accessible mathematical education. Professor Zanardo maintains active research supervision and collaborates internationally, though specific grant details aren't publicly documented. His work continues to influence both theoretical logic and mathematics education through persistent scholarly output and pedagogical innovation.

Thera Marie CraneView profile

Research Fellow

• Semantics and pragmatics of Bantu languages
• Expressions of tense, aspect, and modality
• African language ecologies
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Thera Marie Crane is an Academy Research Fellow at the Department of Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Helsinki. She serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Linguistics and is affiliated with the African and Middle Eastern languages division and the Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). Her research focuses on the semantics and pragmatics of underdescribed Bantu languages, with particular interest in expressions of tense, aspect, and modality. Her educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics from University of California, Berkeley (2011) MA in Linguistics from University of California, Berkeley (2007) Dr. Crane's research primarily centers on the semantics and pragmatics of underdescribed Bantu languages, both within particular languages and as typological and contact phenomena. She has particular interest in expressions of tense, aspect, and modality. As a field linguist, she has conducted fieldwork in Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa, and has worked extensively with African linguists and speakers of African and other minority languages. Her dissertation focused on the temporal and extra-temporal functions of tense and aspect marking in Totela, a Bantu language of Zambia. Her recent publication record shows significant activity in Bantu linguistics, with a strong emphasis on Southern Bantu languages like Totela, isiNdebele, isiZulu, and related languages. Her work spans descriptive linguistics, semantic analysis, and language documentation, with increasing focus on multilingualism and language contact phenomena in recent years. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity, including fieldwork-based analyses, comparative studies, and dataset creation for linguistic research. Her notable recognitions include: Academy Research Fellow position funded by the Academy of Finland Editor-in-Chief of the Nordic Journal of African Studies (since 2022) Dr. Crane serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Linguistics at the University of Helsinki and has acted as an opponent for doctoral defenses. She leads major research projects funded by the Academy of Finland, including her current project "Accommodating Linguistic Diversity in Conversation: Modal Expressions and Multilingualism in South Africa" running through 2026. Her collaborative network extends across Finland, South Africa, and international institutions, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural linguistic research. Her research activities maintain strong connections between the University of Helsinki and field sites in Southern Africa, where she conducts linguistic documentation and analysis of endangered languages. She collaborates with researchers across the Nordic countries and internationally on projects related to Bantu linguistics, language documentation, and multilingualism.

• Syntax and Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
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Veronika Ehrich is a Professor of German Linguistics at the German Department (Deutsches Seminar) of the University of Tübingen, where she has been affiliated since 1994. She holds several key administrative positions, including membership in the Akademischen Senats (since 2002) and previously served as Prorektorin für Lehre (1995-1999) and Studiendekanin at the Neuphilologischen Fakultät (1995-1999). Her educational background includes a Dr. phil. from Universität Bielefeld (1976) with a dissertation on Syntax und Semantik von Substantivierungen im Deutschen , preceded by studies in Germanistics, Philosophy, and Political Science at the Universities of Cologne and Berlin, culminating in the First State Examination for Higher Education (1972). Ehrich's research expertise encompasses: Syntax and semantics (nominalizations, modal verbs, verb grammar) Semantics and pragmatics (deixis, anaphora, tense, aspect) Discourse analysis and speech act theory Language acquisition (spatial expressions, modal verbs) She has led major research projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Collaborative Research Centers (SFB), including: Nominalisierungen und ihre Regenten (DFG, 1998-2004) Modalverben und Modalität (SFB 441, 1998-2004) Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on German linguistics, with recurring themes in nominalizations, modal verbs, deixis, and tense-aspect systems. Recent works emphasize language acquisition mechanisms and the syntax-semantics interface.

Maxime TullingView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neurolinguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Syntax-Semantics-Pragmatics Interface

Maxime Tulling is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Translation, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal. She is affiliated with the Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music (CRBLM) and employs diverse experimental methodologies including EEG/MEG, eye tracking, and behavioral paradigms in her research. Current projects focus on neurolinguistic processing of abstract language Specializes in first language acquisition and discourse semantics Collaborates with international research teams at NYU, UCSC, and UMD Uses corpus analysis and electrophysiological measures Her research investigates neural mechanisms underlying the processing of modal expressions, counterfactuals, and discourse particles. Recent projects explore how children develop the ability to interpret hypothetical scenarios and how social interaction influences language learning. Maxime's work reveals distinct neural patterns in processing factual vs. non-actual information, with implications for understanding the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface. Scientific projects include: Étudier les propriétés représentationnelles de l’expression linguistique de la possibilité (2023-2026) From Repeated Words to Grammar: Brain-based language learning mechanisms (2024-2030) Discourse updating in infants: Social interaction's role in sound learning (2024-2027) She has secured grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQSC, FRQNT). Her publications span topics including temporal reference in counterfactuals, prosody of rhetorical questions, and modal flavor distinctions in language acquisition.

Emily MorganView profile

Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Neurolinguistics
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Emily Morgan is a Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of California, Davis, leading the Morgan Computational Psycholinguistics Lab since Summer 2018. Her research integrates psycholinguistic experimentation, neurolinguistic methods (e.g., eye-tracking, ERPs), and probabilistic computational modeling to investigate how stored linguistic/musical representations and online processing procedures form expectations during comprehension. Linguistics Department, UC Davis Morgan Computational Psycholinguistics Lab Her work spans language processing, frequency-dependent regularization, binomial expressions, multiword expression cognition, and cross-domain comparisons between language and music. Recent studies examine surprisal theory in code comprehension, dual-channel constraints, and the interplay between generative and item-specific knowledge in linguistic structures. Key research trends include probabilistic modeling of linguistic expectations, cross-linguistic analysis (Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish), and applications to natural language processing and software engineering. She actively explores connections between language and music cognition, emphasizing hierarchical structures and statistical learning. The Morgan Computational Psycholinguistics Lab focuses on computational models of language processing, with ongoing work in programming language comprehension, syntactic choice mechanisms, and neural evidence for Bayesian adaptation in semantic priming.

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Education
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Dr Mavis Wales is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Languages and Cultures , University of Queensland. Her research spans linguistics, applied linguistics, and language education, with a focus on grammar theory, French language studies, and TESOL pedagogy.

Iban Mañas NavarreteView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Tense-Aspect-Modality in Non-Native Speakers
• Statistical Analysis of Linguistic Data
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Dr. Iban Mañas Navarrete is an Associate Professor at the University of Balearic Islands (UIB), affiliated with the Department of Spanish Language (Section: Linguistic and Literary Education) within the School of Spanish, Modern, and Classical Languages. He previously held Adjunct Professor roles at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, and Saint Petersburg State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Linguistic Education from the University of Barcelona (2016), alongside master's degrees in Linguistic Education and Linguistics, and a degree in Slavic Philology. His research focuses on second language acquisition, particularly the acquisition of tense-aspect-modality systems and quantitative linguistic analysis. He contributes to projects on linguistic education, writing development, and foreign language learning mechanisms. He is a member of the BASLA (Bilingualism and Spanish Language Acquisition) and GRESIB (Sociolinguistics in the Balearic Islands) research groups. Teaching responsibilities include courses on primary education, early childhood education, and Spanish language pedagogy. He has taught extensively across multiple institutions, including Saint Petersburg State University (2009–2018) and the University of Barcelona (2019–2022). Office hours require prior booking via appointment.

Jorge PorcelView profile

Associate Professor

• Spanish Language and Literature
• Linguistics
• Foreign Language Education
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Dr. Jorge Porcel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts, Languages, and Philosophy at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He also serves as a Faculty Researcher at the Center for Science, Technology, and Society (CSTS) at Missouri S&T. His primary disciplines are Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature, with research interests focusing on foreign language education, sociolinguistic dynamics, and language maintenance among Latino communities. His work examines language attitudes in engineering and STEM contexts, diaspora communities, and theoretical aspects of Spanish grammar. Education Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (2002) Research Interests Dr. Porcel’s research explores the intersection of language and culture, particularly in multilingual settings. Key themes include: Language policy and institutional language practices Language shift/maintenance among U.S. Latino populations Sociolinguistic analysis of Miami’s Cuban speech community Spanish verb morphology and tense-aspect-modality systems Articles Overview His publications span both applied and theoretical linguistics, with recent work addressing language attitudes in engineering education and sociolinguistic dynamics in diaspora communities. Earlier studies focus on Spanish verb conjugation systems and critiques of linguistic paradigms. His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world language usage patterns. Labs/Teams Active within the CSTS at Missouri S&T, he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking technology, science communication, and language education.

Sabine IatridouView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Linguistics
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Sabine Iatridou is the David W. Skinner Professor of Linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy. Her research focuses on syntax, semantics, and their interface, with particular emphasis on modality, negation, temporal adverbials, definiteness, and cross-linguistic variation. She has held leadership roles including serving as Linguistics Section Head at MIT. Key research interests include the syntax-semantics interface of imperatives, the composition of deontic modals, and the interaction between negation and temporal structures. Her work often employs cross-linguistic data to explore universal principles, with notable contributions on Turkish syntax and Greek clitics. Publications demonstrate sustained engagement with topics like X-marking theory, focus-sensitive constructions, and event semantics. Collaborations with scholars like Kai von Fintel and Hedde Zeijlstra highlight her contributions to formal semantics. Her work is frequently published in top journals such as Linguistic Inquiry and Linguistics and Philosophy . Educational roles include teaching advanced courses on modals and imperatives, and she has mentored numerous graduate students through MIT's linguistics program. Her research has been supported by grants including the LSA Institute and multiple conference presentations.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Contrastive Analysis
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Juan Rafael Zamorano-Mansilla is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). He earned his PhD in English Literature and Linguistics from UCM in 2006 with a thesis titled "The Generation of Tense and Aspect in English and Spanish: A Functional-Contrastive Study," focusing on systemic-functional approaches to language generation. Since 2010, he has been a full-time lecturer at UCM, specializing in corpus linguistics, English-Spanish contrastive analysis, and studies on modality and evidentiality. His research emphasizes applied linguistics, particularly in automatic language generation and corpus annotation. He has supervised one completed doctoral thesis and welcomes proposals in semantics, pragmatics, and contrastive English-Spanish analysis. He is a member of the FUNCAP research group, contributing to projects on modality and corpus-based methodologies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His teaching and research activities include contributions to PhD programs and international collaboration through the FUNCAP group. No grants or specific funding details are disclosed. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications, with a focus on cross-linguistic comparisons between English and Spanish. Current research trends involve advancing corpus-driven analyses of tense, aspect, and modality in bilingual contexts.

Daniel AltshulerView profile

Associate Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Context Dependence
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Daniel Altshuler is an Associate Professor of Semantics at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics, serving as Tutorial Fellow at Jesus College and Lecturer at Brasenose College. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA and a PhD in Linguistics from Rutgers University. His research explores context dependence in semantics and pragmatics, investigating compositional semantics, discourse structure/coherence, and literary extensions of dynamic-semantic frameworks. Core interests include temporal interpretation, narrative discourse, pragmatic inference, and cross-modal communication. His publications demonstrate sustained focus on discourse coherence mechanisms, temporal semantics, and pragmatic interfaces across diverse linguistic phenomena. Recent work integrates literary analysis with formal semantics and extends into computational modeling of language processing.

Anouk DieuleveutView profile

Researcher

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Language Acquisition
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Anouk Dieuleveut is a researcher in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Geneva, where she works on a project on indexical binding with Isabelle Charnavel. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland (2021), advised by Valentine Hacquard and Alexander Williams, and previously conducted postdoctoral research at the Laboratoire de Linguistique Formelle (LLF) in Paris, funded by the Fyssen Fondation. She also served as a Course Lecturer/Research Trainee at McGill University. Her research focuses on modality, language acquisition, and cross-linguistic patterns in modal expressions, particularly in French. She is affiliated with the ModSquad (UMD/NYU modality group) and GRISP (Groupe de Recherche sur les Inferences de la Sémantique et Pragmatique). Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Maryland, 2021); CogMaster (Paris); McGill University appointment. Research explores how children grasp modal force distinctions (e.g., 'can' vs. 'must'), cross-linguistic variation in modal meanings, and implications for modal cognition. Her work engages with formal semantics and experimental pragmatics, often collaborating with scholars like Benjamin Spector and Emmanuel Chemla. Professional memberships include ModSquad (modality research collaboration), GRISP (semantics/pragmatics group), and Paris reading groups. Current projects investigate French modals and indexical binding mechanisms. Though no specific awards are listed, her research has been supported by competitive funding including the Fyssen Foundation grant.

Wang JianView profile

Professor

• Language Typology
• Chinese Dialectology
• Computational Linguistics
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Professor Wang Jian is a Professor of Linguistics in the School of Humanities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He earned his doctoral degree in Chinese Linguistics from Peking University in 2005 and completed postdoctoral research at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (2005-2007), Fudan University (2007-2009), and EHESS in Paris (2009-2013) under the ERC Sinotype project. Education and Postdoctoral Experience: Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics, Peking University, 2005 Postdoctoral Research, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, 2005-2007 Postdoctoral Research, Fudan University, Shanghai, 2007-2009 Postdoctoral Fellow, EHESS, Paris (ERC Sinotype project), 2009-2013 His research centers on language typology, Chinese dialectology, computational linguistics, and applied linguistics, with specialized focus on syntactic phenomena in Gan and Hui dialects including copular systems, modality, aspect, and classifier constructions. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical dialect analysis to map grammatical diversity across Sinitic languages. Analysis of his 2018 conference publications reveals concentrated investigation into understudied Chinese dialects (Gan and Hui), particularly examining functional extensions of core grammatical elements like copulas and classifiers. These studies demonstrate methodological integration of field linguistics with typological frameworks to document endangered linguistic features and their theoretical implications for syntactic theory.